Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch (Poospiza rubecula)
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Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch

Poospiza rubecula Salvin, 1895

14–16 cmLength24 gWeight

The rufous-breasted warbling finch (Poospiza rubecula) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The rufous-breasted warbling finch (Poospiza rubecula) is a species of bird in the family Thraupidae, the tanagers and allies. It is endemic to Peru.

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Questions

How big is the Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch?

The Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch is about 14–16 cm long and weighs around 24 g.

Where does the Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch live?

Its breeding range: South America: Peru.

Is the Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch as Near Threatened.

What does the Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch in?

It belongs to the family Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).

At a glance

Length
14–16 cm
Weight
24 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
74 mm
Tail
71 mm
Bill
14 mm
Tarsus
22 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order
Passerines Passeriformes
Family
Tanagers & Allies Thraupidae
Genus
Poospiza

Other birds in the genus Poospiza

Bolivian Warbling FinchBolivian Warbling FinchPoospiza bolivianaCinnamon Warbling FinchCinnamon Warbling FinchPoospiza ornataBlack-and-rufous Warbling FinchBlack-and-rufous Warbling FinchPoospiza nigrorufaBlack-and-chestnut Warbling FinchBlack-and-chestnut Warbling FinchPoospiza whitiiCollared Warbling FinchCollared Warbling FinchPoospiza hispaniolensisTucuman Mountain FinchTucuman Mountain FinchPoospiza baeriCochabamba Mountain FinchCochabamba Mountain FinchPoospiza garleppiSlaty-backed HemispingusSlaty-backed HemispingusPoospiza goeringiRufous-browed HemispingusRufous-browed HemispingusPoospiza rufosuperciliarisPlushcapPlushcapCatamblyrhynchus diadema
Rufous-breasted Warbling Finch

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